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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.93, 1,410.63 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.93, 1,410.63 and 393.52 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.93 : 1,410.63 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.93/1,410.63 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.93x = 1,410.63 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.93x = 555,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,111.12/940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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